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Hyundai Uses Example Keys for Encryption System

Schneier on Security

This is a dumb crypto mistake I had not previously encountered: A developer says it was possible to run their own software on the car infotainment hardware after discovering the vehicle’s manufacturer had secured its system using keys that were not only publicly known but had been lifted from programming examples. […].

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Paragon: Yet Another Cyberweapons Arms Manufacturer

Schneier on Security

Forbes has the story : Paragon’s product will also likely get spyware critics and surveillance experts alike rubbernecking: It claims to give police the power to remotely break into encrypted instant messaging communications, whether that’s WhatsApp, Signal, Facebook Messenger or Gmail, the industry sources said.

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LockBit Breach Exposes Manufacturing Network Vulnerabilities

SecureWorld News

based Zaun, a manufacturer of high-security perimeter fencing—revealing critical vulnerabilities in manufacturing networks. Zaun's cybersecurity systems managed to thwart the encryption of its servers, preventing further catastrophic damage. In a recent cyberattack, the LockBit ransomware group targeted U.K-based

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Advice for manufacturers on the coming PSTI regulation

Pen Test Partners

This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, imposing new compliance measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Implications for manufacturers and vendors This regulatory overhaul extends its reach to the core economic actors in the product lifecycle; manufacturers, importers, and distributors of smart products.

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Mollitiam Industries is the Newest Cyberweapons Arms Manufacturer

Schneier on Security

Its spyware is also said to be equipped with a keylogger, which means every keystroke made on an infected device — including passwords, search queries and messages sent via encrypted messaging apps — can be tracked and monitored.

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Power semiconductor component manufacturer Semikron suffered a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Semikron, a German-based independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components, suffered a ransomware cyberattck. The attackers have infiltrated data from the company systems before encrypting a portion of the internal network. ” reads a data breach notice published by the company. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Semiconductor manufacturer Semikron hit by LV ransomware attack

Bleeping Computer

German power electronics manufacturer Semikron has disclosed that it was hit by a ransomware attack that partially encrypted the company's network. [.].